Bristol 39
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The Bristol 39 is a 39.0ft masthead sloop designed by Ted Hood/Dieter Empacher and built in fiberglass by Bristol Yachts between 1966 and 1970.
58 units have been built.
The Bristol 39 is a heavy sailboat which is slightly under powered. It is stable / stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a bluewater cruising boat. The fuel capacity is originally small. There is a good water supply range.
This boat has a reasonable score and ranks in the top quarter. It is a good choice.
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Main features 81%
| Model | Bristol 39 | ||
| Length | 39 ft (87%) | the closest to 39.50 ft | |
| Beam | 10.75 ft (75%) | the closest to 10.50 ft | |
| Draft | 5.40 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios 50%
| Sail area / displ. | 15.40 (90%) | the closest to 15.26 | |
| Ballast / displ. | 36.97 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 375.73 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 37.09 (10%) | the closest to 40.75 | |
| Capsize | 1.66 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull long keel | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 27.54 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 5.40 ft | ||
| Displacement | 17580 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 6500 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 7.03 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 648 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 332.15 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 316 sq.ft | ||
| I | 45.50 ft | ||
| J | 14.60 ft | ||
| P | 39.50 ft | ||
| E | 16 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 37 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 25 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 130 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Bristol Yachts | ||
| Designer | Ted Hood/Dieter Empacher | ||
| First built | 1966 | ||
| Last built | 1970 | ||
| Number built | 58 |